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Help with grounds keeping around our family farm's 1937 homestead, situated on the beautiful Kaikoura coastline, NZ

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We are based on one of the largest Angus studs in New Zealand and are situated on the beautiful Kaikoura coastline. We are located 35 minutes drive from Kaikoura, 1 hour from Hanmer Springs and 1.5 hours from Christchurch. Our farm is located right next to the Pacific Ocean where there is an abundance of marine life.

    The majority of help we are after is maintenance around the Homestead including internal renovations, cleaning, gardening and grounds keeping.

    Your accommodation would be a newly-built fully self-contained unit adjacent to the Homestead. Ideally we are looking for a couple or two friends to stay long term, 1 month +.

    We will provide accommodation, power, wifi and groceries in exchange for a few hours work each day.

    Helpers are welcome to stay in our luxury cabin - Matai Peak (when available), ride our horses and participate in other farming experiences in their free time.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Workers will get to experience a very unique part of New Zealand and be involved in a very special large family run business. There will often be days where workers will be able to come fishing or hunting with the hosts.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Work required includes a wide variety of activities including gardening, building, general farm work and maintenance around the property.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accomodation will be the in a fully self-contained unit adjacent to the Homestead,

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    During time off workers can explore the beautiful Kaikoura coast line and take advantage of the many walking tracks around or get close with nature and hang out with the seals on the beach. The alpine village, Hanmer Springs, is only 1 hours drive away. Your hosts will often include you in fishing and hunting excursions as well as local activities which may be on.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have great wi-fi connection but limited cell phone reception

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We can accomodate any size camper, we have lots of room

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    9am 2pm but flexible

Host ref number: 825346767342

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